Not sure we need to know even if it is the case to be honest, but it sounds like the same rumour that goes around every off season, just replace the name of the antipodean player.

By the sounds of it Cust and Tommy will be the starting halves but with Tommy playing reduced games and Smith stepping in.

Isn't Hardaker out for the start of the season?
If that's the case Im pretty sure Smith & Cust will start unless Cust can kick goals.

Quote: Itchy Arsenal "Isn't Hardaker out for the start of the season? If that's the case Im pretty sure Smith & Cust will start unless Cust can kick goals.'" Nope https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.manc ... 423291.amp

Quote: Itchy Arsenal "Isn't Hardaker out for the start of the season? If that's the case Im pretty sure Smith & Cust will start unless Cust can kick goals.'" Nope https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.manc ... 423291.amp

It didn’t sound like they expect French back for R1 when Peet spoke to John Davidson on his podcast.

If that is the case hopefully Hardaker is fit but I’d be tempted to run with Field at fullback in truth. It’s so important nowadays to have somebody who can ball play at the back and combine that with the pace he has and he could be a big weapon for us.